Description
Indulge in the rich, moist decadence of the Best Chocolate Cake Recipe. This homemade delight features layers of cocoa-infused cake paired with a velvety chocolate frosting, creating a dessert that is sure to impress any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or freshly brewed coffee
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Prepare the cake batter: Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl, mix wet ingredients separately, combine gradually, then stir in hot water or coffee.
- Bake the cakes: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, add dry ingredients, mix, then beat in vanilla and cream.
- Frost the cakes: Spread frosting on cooled cakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.
- This cake can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
